Colour Theory & Makeup

Question 1

Explain colour theory

Answer 1

The foundation of colour selection. Important in helping clients resolve issues and create a harmonious look on every face. Will guide you as you choose proper colours to enhance your clients skin tone, dramatize their features or completely reinvent their looks.

Question 2

What is a primary colour?

Answer 2

Fundamental colours that cannot be obtained from a mixture. Red, yellow and blue.

Question 3

What are secondary colours?

Answer 3

Obtained by mixing equal parts of two primary colours. Orange, green and violet (purple)

Question 4

What are tertiary colours?

Answer 4

Formed by mixing equal amounts of a primary colour and its neighbouring secondary colour on the colour wheel. Blue-violet, blue-green, yellow-green, orange-red, red-violet and yellow-orange.

Question 5

What colours are earth-tones and how are they formed?

Answer 5

Brown & Khaki; are created by mixing three primary colours together

Question 6

What are complementary colours and what do they do?

Answer 6

Colours that fall directly across from each-other on the colour wheel. They create distinct contrast when used next to each-other.

Question 7

Explain analogous colours.

Answer 7

Colours that are located directly next to each-other on the colour wheel. They create minimal contrast and therefore match very well.

Question 8

Define saturation.

Answer 8

Refers to the pureness of a colour or the dominance of hue in a colour.

Question 9

Define hue

Answer 9

Any colour in its purest form, lacking any black (shade) or any white (tint)

Question 10

Explain the value of a colour

Answer 10

How light or dark a colour is. Depends on the amount of light emanating from the colour.

Question 11

What is the difference between a tint and a shade?

Answer 11

A tint occurs when white is added to a pure hue where as a shade occurs when black is added to a pure hue.

Question 12

What undertone do warm colours have?

Answer 12

Yellow

Question 13

What undertone do cool colours have?

Answer 13

Blue

Question 14

What are neutral colours?

Answer 14

Colours that do not complement or contrast any other colour. Taupe, beige, tan & gray are widely used a neutral colours.

Question 15

What does the tone of the skin refer to?

Answer 15

Used to describe the warmth or coolness of a colour and is generally classified as light, medium or dark.

Question 16

What are the three general undertones?

Answer 16

Cool (pink, red or blueish), Warm (yellow, peachy, or golden), and Neutral ( mix of warm and cool)

Question 17

Define Sallow

Answer 17

Skin that has a yellow-ish hue

Question 18

Define ruddy

Answer 18

Skin that is unnaturally red, wind-burned or affected by rosacea

Question 19

Which face shape has been long considered the ideal?

Answer 19

Oval

Question 20

What are the 7 basic face shapes?

Answer 20

Oval, round, square, rectangle, triangle, heart, diamond

Question 21

What supplies and accessories will help with makeup application?

Answer 21

Sponges, spatulas, tissues, mascara wand, brow comb, lash comb, cotton swabs, paper drapes, cleaning agents, brushes, lash curler, hair clips/headband, cape, tweezers, sharpeners, mirror and mixing cups

Question 22

What are the three parts that makeup a cosmetic brush?

Answer 22

Hair (bristles), handle and ferrule

Question 23

What is the main difference between natural and synthetic brushes?

Answer 23

Natural hair brushes cannot be disinfected whereas synthetic brushes can be

Question 24

What are two tips for applying makeup on textured or sun damaged skin

Answer 24

Do not use products with shimmer as they accentuate skin texture AND matte colours can reduce appearance of texture, fine lines and uneven skin

Question 25

Why is it important to know face shapes?

Answer 25

Helps you understand how to help a client accentuate features they wish to be more prominent and de emphasize features they prefer to go unnoticed.

Question 26

What is the difference between a makeup lesson and makeup application?

Answer 26

A makeup lesson includes instruction on how to duplicate the techniques you are using on the client whereas during a a makeup application there is no step by step instruction.

Question 27

What is the basic rule to know when highlighting and contouring?

Answer 27

Highlighting a feature emphasizes and contouring minimizes.

Question 28

What is a technique to reshape wide set eyes?

Answer 28

Apply a darker colour to the inner side of the eyelid towards the nose and blend carefully. Then, apply a lighter shade from the middle toward the outer corner. Blend both colours together so that it is seamless.